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iMac performance is at an alltime high with faster Intel Core processors, powerful Radeon Pro 500-series graphics, Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connectivity, and stunning Retina 5K displays that shine 43 percent brighter and support one billion colors.
 
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YouTube Tech Reviewer - iMac as Powerful as PC
on July 5, 2017
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
Having tested 1000's of review PCs, Macs, and laptops I can tell you that this is the best iMac ever made. The fact that it has a Radeon Pro 580 card means you can play AAA titles in 4K Ultra at around 30-40 FPS, 1440 60-90 FPS and 1080 75-150 FPS. This is an incredible GPU that is as powerful as an nVidia 1070 and this Radeon Pro 580 has 8GB of VRAM.
Because the Processor and GPU are so powerful it will fly through editing videos and photos.
The 5k display is the best display you can get. It measure 5mm at the thinnest point and looks great.
The speakers are loud and full and you won't even need external monitors.
Build quality of the unit is flawless and now the I/O has 2 USB C w/ Thunder Bolt 3. This allows for some very interesting future proofing including using external GPUs later. It also has 4 USB 3.0 Ports, full size SD Card Reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
I have the unit with the i5, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion drive, and 580 GPU. Save yourself the money and upgrade the RAM by yourself if you want more.
I highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a computer that is as powerful as any PC out there and can easily play AAA games in Windows 10 via bootcamp install.
I hope this has helped you. CoachCWC on YouTube
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Dell XPS Laptop: Maneuver through games or design your own virtual worlds with this laptop, which offers stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution and 2GB dedicated NVIDIA graphics for smooth, detailed images and gameplay. The InfinityEdge touch screen makes navigation simple, and the Thunderbolt port enables high-speed connection to an external display.
 
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Best Laptop of 2015
on December 27, 2015
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
I currently own the 2nd gen Dell XPS13, 2nd gen HP Spectre X360, Surface Pro 4, and Surface Book to use as comparisons and so you understand I know about the newer systems. The new Dell XPS 15 has everything I wanted in all of these computers. It has the latest and most powerful aspects of an ultra power laptop. Quad Core Processor, 16GB of RAM expandable to 32GB, 1TB SSD Drive, 84whr battery, 4k monitor with 100% Adobe RGB, back lit keyboard, glass track pad, edge to edge monitor, 4.5 lbs and dedicated Nvidia 960m with 2GB of DDR4 RAM. This screen is the most beautiful screen I have ever seen on a laptop or an external monitor. The keyboard feels smooth and has good travel. The battery gets around 5-6 hours of normal use. If there was one weak point it would be the speakers. Only because they are on the bottom so sound gets muffled if on lap but they are loud and clear. If you need power for photo and video editing, gaming, programming, web design, or any work function I would highly recommend this laptop. The Best Buy price is actually cheaper for this fully loaded model by $700 over the Dell price. Please click the like button if you found this helpful.
My Best Buy number: 2130668105
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft Surface Book Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This ultrathin, high-performance laptop is equipped with incredible 3000 x 2000 screen resolution and the versatility of a tablet. It combines a powerful 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 8GB of system memory with discrete graphics so no creative tasks are too demanding. Use the included Surface Pen to mark-up presentations, sign documents, take notes and much more. Learn more.
 
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Best Laptop, Tablet, or 2-1 Ever Made
on October 26, 2015
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
I have the Surface Book with Core i5, 256GB storage, 8 GB RAM, Dedicated NVIDIA Graphics card. The screen is brighter and clearer then any screen out. You can make it so bright it will hurt your eyes (impressive). The color is 100% Adobe RGB (best out). The keyboard has a perfect balance of feedback and quietness to it, but also you know you are typing on it. The tablet portion of the system is lighter than my SP3 Pro and SP4 Pro weighting in at 1.6 lbs. Having a 13.5" screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio feels like you are using a 15" #incredible to get work done#. The speakers are louder then my SP3 but still has a higher sound to them #not much base, but I would take volume over bass any day#. The pen is 10x better than the older version #I am not an artist, just use for notes#. The fact that the huge buttons are not on the pen make it easier to hold and use and now with the magnet to attach on the side it is perfect. The NVIDIA graphics are able to run any modern game out on medium settings which is impressive. #No this is not a full blown gaming laptop like the Alienware's systems but this is also more productive#. There are plenty of ports on this system; 2 USB, 1 Mini display port, 1 full size SD Card slot, and the power adapter slot you can use to plug in the new Surface Dock expanding even more ports and LAN adapter. The trackpad is glass now and feels like the MacBook Pro line #best in class for trackpad# so it is perfect. All gestures work exactly like they should. Battery life: you can expect to get around 8 hours of actual work done #or 12-14 hours just watching videos#. With the tablet off the keyboard you can get around 2.5 hours of work done #but you can charge the tablet even while not plugged into the keyboard so no issue if your by power#. What's not to love? Only thing that would have made this better is that the keys were black #but then it would have looked exactly like the MacBook so I understand why they didn't do that#. I hope this has helped you in deciding if you want to purchase this beautiful and powerful laptop 2-1. Click the like button if it did, I appreciate it.
My Best Buy number: 2130668105
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop: With a Full HD IPS touch screen and built-in Bang & Olufsen speakers, this compact laptop makes it easy to enjoy your favorite entertainment at home or on the go. The 360° hinge smoothly transitions between laptop, tablet and tent modes for flexible use.
 
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Excellent All Around Laptop for Work or Play A+
on October 10, 2015
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
I owned the original HP Spectre X360 and the only thing it was lacking was the sound volume was too low. This 2nd gen has fixed that with the addition of the new Bank & Olufsen system. I am not sure if it is just software or an actual hardware boost but it is loudest speaker system out now. (love it). The keyboard is the best of any laptop out (including my MacBook Pro 2015 model). The trackpad has also been fixed with the touch sensitivity and is smooth as glass. the battery will get you at least 10-12 hours and is the longest there is for a Windows PC right now (at least with the 1080p screen). The build quality is 2nd none, with the beautiful chrome body and polished edges, it gets a lot of attention. The screen is beautiful even with the 1080p version and the touchscreen works as it should. Front camera is average as on all laptops. This laptop has 3 USB 3.0 ports and a full size SD Card slot so is perfect for business use. It also has a full size HDMI and a mini display port for any of your needs. The 2-in-1 style is great for entertainment; watch movies in tent mode while cooking, flip screen over and have keyboard away from you for touchscreen gaming etc.. If you are looking for the perfect laptop / 2-in1 for around $1,000 this is the best. The only competition I see is the Surface Book but that starts at $1,499 and you have to spend $1,899 if you want the dedicated GPU. You cannot buy the newest HP Spectre X360 in the store yet (ordered mine at BestBuy.com) but it is everything you could want right now and I highly recommend it. I hope my review was helpful and give it a thumbs up if you liked it please.
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With fifth-generation Intel Core processors, the latest graphics, and faster flash storage, the incredibly advanced MacBook Pro with Retina display moves even further ahead in performance and battery life.* *Compared with the previous generation.
 
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Best Laptop for Price and is a Workhorse!
on March 12, 2015
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
The Macbook Pro 13 (Early 2015 Model) is lightning fast. The new touchpad is extremely easy to use and has a very unique feel to it with the Taptic feedback settings. You can now push harder on the touchpad and it acts as a new click (3 finger gesture control was the same). You will get an extra 1 hour of battery life from this version and the 2014 model (I tested to confirm). The screen has the same brightness (around 300 nits). The SSD card read and write times have doubled from last year. The memory is faster at 1867 MHz and the Graphics is a new Intel Iris 6100 using 1.5MB of RAM. If you have a 2014 model this might not be the greatest update for you but if you have the 2013 or older this is a huge upgrade and easily worth the money. If you are on a budget but need a work horse and you like the Mac OS then you could also consider the 2014 model since it is now $150 cheaper. You can also do some gaming on this and if you have a Steam account you can also stream from another Mac or PC to this laptop with no problem. This will be the laptop I get my son when he leaves for college in the fall. I was going to get the Macbook Air for him but since the battery is now just as long on the Macbook Pro and the extra power, it's the right choice.
My Best Buy number: 2130668105
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With fifth-generation Intel Core processors, the latest graphics, and faster flash storage, the incredibly advanced MacBook Pro with Retina display moves even further ahead in performance and battery life.* *Compared with the previous generation.
 
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Incredibly Fast and Fun Laptop
on March 12, 2015
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
The Macbook Pro 13 (Early 2015 Model) is lightning fast. The new touchpad is extremely easy to use and has a very unique feel to it with the Taptic feedback settings. You can now push harder on the touchpad and it acts as a new click (3 finger gesture control was the same). You will get an extra 1 hour of battery life from this version and the 2014 model (I tested to confirm). The screen has the same brightness (around 300 nits). The SSD card read and write times have doubled from last year. The memory is faster at 1867 MHz and the Graphics is a new Intel Iris 6100 using 1.5MB of RAM. If you have a 2014 model this might not be the greatest update for you but if you have the 2013 or older this is a huge upgrade and easily worth the money. If you are on a budget but need a work horse and you like the Mac OS then you could also consider the 2014 model since it is now $150 cheaper. You can also do some gaming on this and if you have a Steam account you can also stream from another Mac or PC to this laptop with no problem. This will be the laptop I get my son when he leaves for college in the fall. I was going to get the Macbook Air for him but since the battery is now just as long on the Macbook Pro and the extra power, it's the right choice.
My Best Buy number: 2130668105
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With fourth-generation Intel Core processors, the latest graphics, and faster flash storage, the incredibly advanced MacBook Pro with Retina display moves even further ahead in performance and battery life.* *Compared with the previous generation.
 
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Best Laptop on the Market Today
on February 26, 2015
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
I have owned every laptop on the market including the new Yoga 3 14" (not the Thinkpad 14, and yes I have owned that to) and this is by far the best laptop that money can buy. Extremely fast and fluid, 16GB of RAM will never let this quad core i7 beast slow down. Excellent keyboard, best trackpad in the business. Combine this with bootcamp and/or Parallels and you have a laptop that can do everything. This will also play any new games at med-high settings even without the 2GB (extra add on) video card. You can also stream games from your Steam account to this laptop even if the games are not Mac games. The large screen is beautiful and worth the extra pound over the 13 inch model (owned that one to). Speakers sound rich and even has a subwoofer build into speakers, nice! If you are on the fence about the price, just buy it. Way better than anything out or coming soon (Dell XPS 13, Lenovo Yoga 3 series, Surface 4 soon). Best thing is that the Macbook's hold their value so if you see another version come out in the next 6 months you can sell this for almost the same price you paid for it! Happy shopping!
My Best Buy number: 2130668105
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Only at Best Buy Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 14 20DM000VUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With all the power of a laptop and the versatility to switch into 5 unique looks, including tablet mode, this convertible laptop is right at home in the office or on the go. When you're finished working or browsing the Web using the intuitive touch screen, switch to stand or tent mode and enjoy movies and the latest memory-intensive games in gorgeous high-def clarity.Learn more about the New Windows ›
 
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Beautiful Screen, Excellent Keyboard, Super Fast!
on February 16, 2015
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Lenovo Yoga 14 laptop first impressions: Sturdy build, fast system even with a 1TB physical 5400 RPM drive. It uses a 16gb SSD drive for caching. Keyboard is great with a good tactile feel. Only keyboard that comes close to this one is the Macbook series. Screen is bright enough at 300 nits but would be hard to see in the sunlight. Sound is very loud but tinny (as expected with a laptop). Screen is beautiful and clear. Viewing angles are excellent with no wash out by looking from sides or different angle. Bestbuy.com has on sale right now for $999 and it comes with an i5, 1TB HD, 8GB RAM and 14"IPS 1080p Screen.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 80HE000DUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This adaptable, lightweight laptop allows you to work or play on the go. Put it in laptop mode to surf the Web or check e-mail, then flip it over to tent mode when you want to watch your favorite movies or TV shows.
 
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Excellent Screen, slower processor: Full Review
on December 1, 2014
Posted by: Hardcore73
from Michigan
Bought the Lenovo Yoga Pro 3 today and I already have the Surface Pro 3 8GB 256GB Model. Initial impressions about Yoga; bezels are ridiculous and too large. Makes the screen look like it is too tiny for the area it is in. Processor feels about 50% of the Core i5 on the Surface Pro 3 (I know it is not but feels like it). The CPU just doing web browsing or idle is around 10-20% used (most PC's will be around 0-3%). Keyboard feels great as they usually do on Lenovo's. Would have preferred the speakers to face either up from the keyboard instead of down where they are now (they face the ground) or have them under the screen with the crazy large bezel area. Trackpad is smooth and responsive, almost as nice as a MacBook without the glass feel. Windows button on display does need to be have haptic feedback and it doesn't work all the time. Hing system feels and looks better than the Yoga 2's. Wifi is also better than the Yoga 2 and on par with the Surface 3. I like the idea of the 3 USB ports but I would rather have a plug in that won't rip the laptop apart if I trip on it (like the Surface 3). The lightness is a major plus and this system is lighter than the Mackbook Air. The screen size is better if you are going to do more work but the Surface Pro 3 is more of a work horse. You really have to decide on lightness and screen size, or smaller screen, Pen, and faster processor. Hope this helps someone out
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Listen to your music without being tied down with these Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Wireless on-ear headphones that feature a 30' wireless range and easily pair with most Bluetooth-enabled devices. The earcup buttons let you skip songs and more.
 
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Best Bluetooth Headphones Out
on February 11, 2012
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from Michigan
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I have now synced the headphones to my Samsung Galaxy Note, Asus Transformer Prime, Imac, Motoactv Watch, it all works perfectly.
The sound is absolutely perfect. I can walk across my house and still pick up the bluetooth signal.
The sound quality is perfect when I use it with my phone for a bluetooth headset.
Do not hesitate buy it right away.
What's great about it: Excellent sound quality, great phone bluetooth device, easy to sync with everything
What's not so great: Everything is great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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MacBook Air features fourth-generation Intel Core processors with stunning graphics, all-day battery life*, ultrafast flash storage, and great built-in apps. It's thin, light and durable enough to take everywhere you go — and powerful enough to do everything once you get there.
 
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I got my new mac air at $760 out of the door! NICE
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How?
March 14, 2015
How did you get it so cheap?
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Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet: Multitasking is easy with this functional tablet, which features Windows 10 and an integrated kickstand for simple, intuitive navigation. Stay productive with preloaded apps, and record and share memories with the front and rear cameras.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Great laptop
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Easy to navigate thru windows 10. Like the updating tiles. Still working around getting used to the 2-in-1 with touchscreen. Downside...i have to use bluetooth for audio. It needs internal speakers!!
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External speakers
October 10, 2015
This has 2 stereo front facing internal speakers so not sure what your talking about with the audio.
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Microsoft Surface Book Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This ultrathin, high-performance laptop is equipped with incredible 3000 x 2000 screen resolution and the versatility of a tablet. It combines a powerful 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with 8GB of memory so no creative tasks are too demanding. Use the included Surface Pen to mark-up presentations, sign documents, take notes and much more.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Simply perfect!!!!!
By SmartShopping101 from Charlotte, NC
This laptop is simply perfect! I love it! I used to own a netbook, laptop and a tablet so I had options for my various needs. Now this one device is all that I need. I was going to originally purchase the Surface 4 then I realized that I would need to buy the pen and keyboard separately. Plus, the keyboard for the Surface 4 needs a table (b/c it is soft) and with the Surface Book I can type in my lap. Since the Surface Book does not have a DVD/CD drive I do not how I am going to install my printer. This is only thing which I need to figure out. Everything else was an easy transition. Overall, I am so happy I purchased this for myself as a birthday gift.
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January 31, 2016
Just download the drivers from the internet instead of using a DVD.
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Only at Best Buy Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 14 20DM000VUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With all the power of a laptop and the versatility to switch into 5 unique looks, including tablet mode, this convertible laptop is right at home in the office or on the go. When you're finished working or browsing the Web using the intuitive touch screen, switch to stand or tent mode and enjoy movies and the latest memory-intensive games in gorgeous high-def clarity.Learn more about the New Windows ›
 

optical drives?

do any of the thinkpad yogas have optical drives?
No they do not.
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HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop: With a Full HD IPS touch screen and built-in Bang & Olufsen speakers, this compact laptop makes it easy to enjoy your favorite entertainment at home or on the go. The 360° hinge smoothly transitions between laptop, tablet and tent modes for flexible use.
 

When will this be available ?

This is already available and now the 2nd gen version is out with the Skylake Processor
8 years, 5 months ago
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   Michigan
 
Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet: Multitasking is easy with this functional tablet, which features Windows 10 and an integrated kickstand for simple, intuitive navigation. Stay productive with preloaded apps, and record and share memories with the front and rear cameras.
 

How long is the battery life?

In the spec sheet I don't see anything about how long the battery lasts.
The battery is good for about 5-6 hours. 4 Hours if you are really pushing it.
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Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet: Multitasking is easy with this functional tablet, which features Windows 10 and an integrated kickstand for simple, intuitive navigation. Stay productive with preloaded apps, and record and share memories with the front and rear cameras.
 

is this one has windows 10 pro or windows 10 basic?

Windows 10 Basic
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Only at Best Buy Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 14 20DM000VUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With all the power of a laptop and the versatility to switch into 5 unique looks, including tablet mode, this convertible laptop is right at home in the office or on the go. When you're finished working or browsing the Web using the intuitive touch screen, switch to stand or tent mode and enjoy movies and the latest memory-intensive games in gorgeous high-def clarity.Learn more about the New Windows ›
 

Does the screen shake during typing in laptop mode?

I've heard Lenovo Yoga 2 pro hinges aren't strong enough to keep screen in place during typing when you holding this guy on a lap for example. Screen starts to shaking what could be annoying. What about ThinkPad Yoga 14? Thanks!
No the screen does not move at all when typing in Laptop mode. The Yoga 14 is the most sturdy of all the Yoga devices.
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 80HE000DUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This adaptable, lightweight laptop allows you to work or play on the go. Put it in laptop mode to surf the Web or check e-mail, then flip it over to tent mode when you want to watch your favorite movies or TV shows.
 

Does it have a hdmi port?

It has a mini HDMI port.
9 years, 3 months ago
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 80HE000DUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This adaptable, lightweight laptop allows you to work or play on the go. Put it in laptop mode to surf the Web or check e-mail, then flip it over to tent mode when you want to watch your favorite movies or TV shows.
 

How good about the core m?

compare to i5 4200u, better or not? When will yoga 3 pro release?
It is not as good as the 4th gen Intel Processors. It is really clocked low and then throttled up for heavier use. Feels about 50% of i5 processor.
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 80HE000DUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This adaptable, lightweight laptop allows you to work or play on the go. Put it in laptop mode to surf the Web or check e-mail, then flip it over to tent mode when you want to watch your favorite movies or TV shows.
 

when will this laptop be available on the store floors so one can see it before buying?

It is on the floor now if you want to go demo or buy it.
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